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What is the main function of metabolism in cells?
Which of the following accurately describes catabolism?
What is the role of metabolic intermediates?
Which of the following describes an anabolic pathway?
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Which of the following statements about metabolic pathways is true?
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What type of regulation involves switching genes ON or OFF?
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In which cellular compartments does glycolysis primarily occur?
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What distinguishes primary metabolites from secondary metabolites?
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Study Notes
Metabolism Definition
- The set of chemical transformations that occur within cells to obtain energy and create important products and metabolic intermediates.
- These transformations are catalyzed by enzymes.
Metabolism Functions
- Obtain chemical energy from nutrient sources
- Convert nutrient molecules into building blocks
- Assemble building blocks into macromolecules for specific functions
Metabolic Pathways
- A linked series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell
- Highly coordinated and integrated network
Metabolic Intermediates
- Molecules that are the metabolites of biologically significant molecules
- The study of these molecules is known as metabolomics
Examples of Metabolic Pathways
- Glycolysis - a linear pathway occurring in the cytosol
- Citric acid cycle - a cyclic pathway occurring in the mitochondria
- Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP) - occurs in the cytosol
- Gluconeogenesis - occurs in the cytosol
- Electron Transport Chain (ETC) - occurs in the mitochondria
- Urea Cycle - occurs between the mitochondria matrix and cytosol
Compartmentation of Metabolic Processes
- Reactions occur in specific cellular locations
Catabolism and Anabolism
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Catabolism is the degradative phase where nutrients are broken down into simpler end products
- Releases energy that can be stored in ATP, NADH, and FADHs
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Anabolism (Biosynthesis) is the process of building larger molecules from smaller precursors
- Requires energy input
Converging and Diverging Pathways
- Converging pathways lead to a common product
- Diverging Pathways branch out to produce different products
Regulation of Metabolic Pathways
- Controlled by the needs of the cell
- Transcriptional regulation: Turns genes on or off
- Allosteric regulation: Involves the binding of molecules to enzymes, affecting their activity
- Hormonal regulation: Triggered by hormones
- Modification of enzyme activity: Alters enzyme activity
Primary and Secondary Metabolism
- Primary metabolites are directly involved in normal growth, development, and reproduction.
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Secondary metabolites are not directly involved in these processes but have important ecological functions.
- Examples include antibiotics and pigments such as resins and terpenes.
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Test your knowledge on metabolism and its various functions, pathways, and intermediates. This quiz covers essential concepts such as glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the role of enzymes in metabolic transformations. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of biochemistry.
